We have an opening for a Chemical Lab Technician to work in the area of explosives synthesis, formulation, and characterization. You will provide technical support to principal investigators and scientific and technical staff in explosives research and programmatic/experimental activities for surveillance and aging studies, physical and chemical characterization, and detonation science to address programmatic and research and development needs in energetic materials. This position is in the Energetic Materials & Design group within the Energetic Materials & Design (EMD) section of the Materials Science Division, supporting the Energetic Materials Center (EMC).

You will

Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and technical personnel to provide general technical support to various programmatic tasks and explosives research efforts.
Perform operations with chemistry processing systems including grinding, sieving, mixing, slurry coating, synthesis, operation of analytical instruments and hazardous waste management and fulfill duties such as room responsibilities for instruments and labs.
Contribute to aging and compatibility work by preparing samples of explosives, polymers, and other materials, performing tests, recording results, and communicating with colleagues and supervisors.
Acquire and analyze basic data and report results on projects involving formulation and characterization of explosives.
Conduct, coordinate, and document procedures and peer reviews.
Perform work as an LLNL Explosives Handler, and routinely work hands-on with energetic materials of all types.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities, at the 504.3 level

Provide advanced technical support to resolve technical and programmatic issues.
Acquire, analyze and may interpret moderately complex data and provide solutions to complex technical problems.
Plan and select methodology and procedures to attain desired goals in routine activities.

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship.
Associate degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering or Environmental Technology (or equivalent combination of education and experience) with some related experience.
Basic understanding of chemistry and materials science with strong mechanical aptitude.
Experience working with an experimental team and working effectively under conflicting and rigorous deadlines with general supervision.
Demonstrated ability to conduct chemistry support activities with a broad range of experience in experimental support, techniques, and execution including knowledge of safety rules and procedures.
Handling and knowledge of chemicals in laboratory settings.
Willingness to work with explosives, which requires the ability to deal with hazards inherent in explosives research in a responsible and efficient manner.
Developed organizational and interpersonal skills to work with experimental teams with members from all disciplines. Ability to work on multiple projects while meeting programmatic deadlines and to work in a collaborative research and development environment.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills, to present results verbally and through written reports.

Additional qualifications at the 504.3 level

Basic understanding of chemistry, material science, and engineering with advanced specialized technical expertise in one or a few areas.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information.

Qualifications We Desire

Experience with explosive formulations, including grinding, sieving, mixing, and formulation and pressing of plastic bonded explosives.
Knowledge of LLNL programs in energetic materials or LLNL ES&H rules and regulations.

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For more than 60 years, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has applied science and technology to make the world a safer place.Livermore’s defining responsibility is ensuring the safety, security and reliability of the nation’s nuclear deterrent. Yet LLNL’s mission is broader than stockpile stewardship, as dangers ranging from nuclear proliferation and terrorism to energy shortages and climate change threaten national security and global stability. The Laboratory’s science and engineering are being applied to achieve breakthroughs for counterterrorism and nonproliferation, defense and intelligence, energy and environmental security.

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